When asked before Sunday’s game about the playing status of forward Rick Nash, the Rangers coach replied: “None of your business.”

Tortorella did indicate that Nash was “banged up” but didn’t elaborate. This came a day after Nash sat out Saturday’s practice for “body maintenance.”

Tortorella has a history of being short and even combative with the media, but The New York Times pointed out on Saturday that he had been very cooperative recently. The reason could have something to do with the prospect of him coaching Team USA at the Sochi Olympics in 2014, the Times speculated.

Nash played Sunday against the Washington Capitals, contributing an assist in the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Capitals.